Ms Hobbs abstained. In an opening statement to the meeting, Ms Hobbs said it had been a long 21 days since she was notified of the plan to remove her. She said Ms Hobbs would still have a strong role in the council. I believe you've walked away from this council," he said to Ms Hobbs. Ms Hobbs said she would not back away from arguing for the environment.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 07, 2020 21:51 UTC